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"India Have Not Been...": England Great's Criticism Of 'Virat Kohli-Less' Hosts

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that India has not been as ruthless with the bat in the absence of star Indian batter Virat Kohli during the first two Tests against England at home. India has drawn level the five-match series 1-1 and Virat missed the first two Tests due to personal reasons. The batter is set to miss the third and fourth Test matches against England in Rajkot and Ranchi as well, according to a report from ESPNcricinfo. The former India skipper also is doubtful for the final match of the series against England in Dharamshala, the report said.

Bashir to debut in Visakhapatnam, Anderson replaces Wood

VISAKHAPATNAM, India : Shoaib Bashir will make his delayed test debut against India on Friday, while veteran James Anderson will replace Mark Wood as England's lone fast bowler in the second match of the series in Visakhapatnam, touring captain Ben Stokes said.

'Rohit Sharma Past His Best, India Badly Miss...": England Great's Bombastic Verdict

Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott feels India skipper Rohit Sharma is "past his prime" and the hosts badly missed the peerless Virat Kohli in the series opener against England in Hyderabad Despite enjoying a strong position after the first innings, India lost by 28 runs against England in the first Test to trail 0-1 in the five-match series. In the absence of Kohli, the onus was on Rohit to shoulder the responsibility in the batting department but he could only manage 24 and 39 in two innings as the Indian batting crumbled big time while chasing 231 on a fourth day pitch. And Boycott believes it is a golden chance for England to beat India in their own backyard after 12 years.

"He Has Never...": Rohit Sharma Sums Up Virat Kohli's Greatness With Big Revelation

Virat Kohli has hardly ever set foot at the Bengaluru-based National Cricket Academy for any fitness-related rehabilitation work, said Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who wants aspiring cricketers to follow the ace batter's exemplary work-ethic. "Virat Kohli has never been to NCA in his entire career. I would say that all the younger players should look up to the passion that he has," Rohit told former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema. "Leave alone how he plays the cover drive, flick, cut but first things first you have to understand what is the quality of the players that makes him where he is today." Kohli has opted out of the first two Tests of the ongoing five-match series against England for "personal reasons".

"Not Saying This In Arrogance But...": Virat Kohli's Old Video Goes Viral After India's Loss Against England

The Indian cricket team's defeat to England in the opening Test of the 5-match series in Hyderabad has triggered the Indian cricketing spectrum, with questions being raised on skipper Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul Dravid, and their leadership. Soon after India lost the series opener in Hyderabad, Virat Kohli started to trend on social media, with fans recalling the former skipper's brilliant stats and the team's dominance under his captaincy. Amid the debate, an old video of Kohli has resurfaced, where he summed up the mindset he and the Indian team approach Test matches with.

"Virat Kohli Spat At Me, I Said If You Do...": SA Great Dean Elgar's Stunning Revelation

Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar, who announced his retirement from international cricket earlier this month, has made a shocking revelation from the Proteas' tour of India in 2015. Elgar claimed that former India captain Virat Kohli "spat" at him during the first Test of a four-match series at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Notably, the series against South Africa was Kohli's first at home as captain. Elgar also revealed that he threatened to hit Kohli had he done the same thing again.

"Will Soon Find Out But...": AB de Villiers On Reason Behind Virat Kohli's Test Withdrawal

There continues to remain mystery behind India stalwart Virat Kohli's decision to pull out from the first two Tests against England. Kohli decided to withdraw over 'personal issues' as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) advised against speculation on the matter. AB de Villiers, Kohli's former teamamte at Royal Challengers Banglore and a close friend, admitted that he too doesn't know what reason behind his exit is. But, he plans to find out soon.

Fan Invades Pitch Wearing Virat Kohli's Shirt, Touches Rohit Sharma's Feet During India vs England First Test

One of the most loved cricketers in India, Rohit Sharma arrived in the middle to bat with Yashasvi Jaiswal after the hosts bowled out England for 246 on Day 1 of the first Test in Hyderabad on Thursday. Rohit produced some fine shots with the bat, scoring 24 runs off 26 balls before getting caught by Ben Stokes on the 27th delivery on the bowling of Jack Leach. But, before departing, Rohit had a moment with a fan in the middle, who breached security to meet the India captain in the middle and touch his feet.

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"India Have Not Been...": England Great's Criticism Of 'Virat Kohli-Less' Hosts

Bashir to debut in Visakhapatnam, Anderson replaces Wood

'Rohit Sharma Past His Best, India Badly Miss...": England Great's Bombastic Verdict

"He Has Never...": Rohit Sharma Sums Up Virat Kohli's Greatness With Big Revelation

"Not Saying This In Arrogance But...": Virat Kohli's Old Video Goes Viral After India's Loss Against England

"Virat Kohli Spat At Me, I Said If You Do...": SA Great Dean Elgar's Stunning Revelation

"Will Soon Find Out But...": AB de Villiers On Reason Behind Virat Kohli's Test Withdrawal

Fan Invades Pitch Wearing Virat Kohli's Shirt, Touches Rohit Sharma's Feet During India vs England First Test